Mathematics Teacher
Position: Senior School Teacher (Mathematics/Science)
Tenure: Permanent
Status: Full time
Faculty: Senior School, Mathematics Faculty
Line management: This position will be responsible to the Head of Senior School through the Mathematics Faculty Leader
Duties
- Plan and deliver a mathematics and science curriculum to senior school students (Years 9 through 12), allowing for different learning styles and academic needs
- Science duties will include Years 9/10 Science; ability to teach Senior Physics and/or Chemistry would be an advantage
- Prepare course materials
- Work collaboratively with other members of the Senior School Team
- Participate in curriculum development
- Participate in professional development activities
- Liaise with students and parents
- Participate in the school’s co-curricular program
- Other duties as directed
Selection Criteria
Essential
Applicants must have:
- a relevant degree as well as a Diploma of Teaching or Education
- a passion for effective teaching and learning and for the subjects of mathematics/science;
- an interest in working with adolescents;
- experience in teaching at Year 11 and 12 levels;
- the ability to differentiate the teaching program to addresses students’ learning styles and varied academic needs;
- a willingness to participate in curriculum development and professional development;
Desirable
Applicants should have:
- expertise or interest in the emotional, social and physical development of adolescents;
- experience in the meaningful integration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) into the curriculum;
- experience in teaching students with special learning needs;
- an area of interest that would contribute to the school’s cocurricular program.
Salary, Terms and Conditions
The successful applicant will be employed under the "Teachers' Agreement 2006-2010 for The Burgmann Anglican School". Salary will be determined according to qualifications and years of experience.
A notebook computer is provided.
The Application
Applicants should provide the following documents, either by email or two hard copies:
- A covering letter
- A document addressing the selection criteria listed above and which provides a statement outlining how you would approach the position (no more that 3 pages in length).
- A current Curriculum vitae (no more than 4 pages).
- Details of three professional referees, preferably one referee should be the applicant’s current minister.
These documents should be sent to
The Principal
Burgmann Anglican School
The Valley Avenue
Gungahlin ACT 2912
Or email to
Applications close: Friday 5 September 2008